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Ueno and Yanaka Culture Art Walking Tour in Old Tokyo
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$127.09
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Ueno and Yanaka Culture Art Walking Tour in Old Tokyo offers a deep dive into the city's rich cultural tapestry. Spanning 7 hours and 30 minutes, this immersive experience encompasses museums, parks, temples, and traditional architecture.
- 🚌 Travel to Ueno station via the JR Yamanote Line, conveniently located near the PARK GATE exit.
- 🏛️ Begin your adventure at the National Museum of Nature and Science, featuring highlights like a life-sized Blue Whale model and the taxidermied dog Hachiko.
- 🌳 Wander through Ueno Park, where you can explore beautiful temples, shrines, and a tranquil lake, all while your guide shares fascinating stories about the area's history and culture.
- 🛍️ Visit the bustling Ameyoko Shopping Street, famous for its retro vibe, where you can enjoy lunch and shop for unique items at local restaurants and shops.
- 🏠 Discover Yanaka, a cozy neighborhood often overlooked by tourists, showcasing traditional architecture and a peaceful atmosphere that contrasts with modern Tokyo.
- 🎨 Explore a well-known museum that was once the workshop and home of a famous Japanese sculptor, complete with a beautiful traditional garden and rooftop terrace offering views of the Tokyo Skytree.
- 🐱 Stroll through Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street, known as Cat Town, where you can sample street food and browse charming shops filled with cat-themed items and souvenirs.
- 🕊️ Conclude your tour at a serene Buddhist temple and the picturesque Yanaka Cemetery, where you can enjoy the tranquility and marvel at blooming cherry blossoms in spring.
- 📚 Local English-speaking guide included, along with admission fees for museums and Toshogu Shrine, ensuring a well-rounded experience.
- 🚆 Public transportation options are available nearby, and prams or strollers are welcome for infants and young children.
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Ueno and Yanaka Culture Art Walking Tour in Old Tokyo
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Local English speaking guide
- Admission fees for the museums and Toshogu Shrine
- Trains and transport before and after the tour
- Food and drink
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide outside of Ueno Station’s park gate exit. Please follow the signs in Ueno station for the park gate exit and go through the ticket gates and come outside of the station. Be sure to look for the guide wearing a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour tag.
Return details
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National Museum of Nature and ScienceYou will have an introductory guide to the Museum and its history, as well as being shown some of the main attractions there, including a life sized Blue Whale model, a steam locomotive and the taxidermied body of the beloved and legendary dog Hachiko. The architecture of this Meiji period building is also impressive. The museum is large, so we won’t have time to explore it all, but you can enjoy some free time to explore yourself before we meet back up for our second destination.
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Ueno ParkWe will then head to Ueno Park to explore the beautiful temples, shrines, and lake to enjoy nature and escape from the busyness of Tokyo. The walk around the park is peaceful and you can enjoy a relaxed and slower pace as your guide tells you all about the history and culture of the area. You will experience a variety of temple and shrine architecture, from a large bronze Buddha face, a walkway of red Torii gates, and even a golden shrine! At the lake, you can enjoy seeing many birds and Koi Carp against the backdrop of high rise buildings.
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Ameyoko Shopping StreetOur final stop in Ueno will be Ameyoko, a retro area known for its shopping and restaurants. You will have a guided tour on the history and significance of the area, before enjoying your lunch break to explore, eat and go shopping if you wish. After lunch, we will have a 20 minute walk to our next destination of Yanaka.
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Yanaka DistrictFor our first Yanaka stop, we will visit a well known museum in Yanaka’s history and art scene. The museum was both the workshop and family house of a famous Japanese Sculptor. You can enjoy viewing the artist’s amazing and unique works on display, but also the architecture of the beautiful traditional Japanese house you will walk around. The museum also has a Japanese style garden built in the centre of it, and a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy views of Yanaka and surrounding Tokyo. You can spot the Tokyo Skytree on the expansive horizon!
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Yanaka Ginza Shopping StreetYou will then enjoy a guided walk around the shopping district of Yanaka Ginza, where you can feel the cosy and calm atmosphere. Known as Cat town, look out for the many cat statues and cat themed items on display and for purchase! Sample delicious street food, traditional Japanese standing bars, baked goods and visit unique shops to pick up the perfect souvenir. There is even a vintage Kimono shop where you can buy items for as low as 500¥. You will have free time here to enjoy the area at your own pace.
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Yanaka CemeteryFinally, we will pay a visit to a beautiful and peaceful Buddhist temple with impressive statues of Buddha. You can enjoy a rest here among the tranquility. We will then walk through Yanaka Cemetery and Sakura Dori. Don’t be alarmed, this cemetery is very popular with the locals to stroll through and enjoy nature. In Spring, Sakura Dori is filled with blooming Cherry Blossoms and makes for a magical sight. Yanaka Cemetery is also known for its many famous people laid to rest, including Sumo Wrestlers, Samurai and aristocrats!
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Ueno and Yanaka Culture Art Walking Tour in Old Tokyo
Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$127.09
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!